Definition

Noun: - Watchtower: A tall structure, often part of a historical fortress or city gate, used for observation and guarding. It typically features an arched or vaulted design.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Người lính đứng gác trên vòm canh. (The soldier stood guard on the watchtower.)
  • Vòm canh cổ kính vẫn sừng sững trước cổng thành. (The ancient watchtower still stands tall before the city gate.)
  • Tiếng trống điểm canh vang lên từ vòm canh. (The sound of the watch drum echoed from the watchtower.)

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: The term "vòm canh" specifically refers to the watchtowers integrated into the gates of ancient Vietnamese citadels or fortifications, characterized by their vaulted (arched) architecture.

Variants and Related Words

• Tháp canh (n): Watchtower, observation tower. (A more general modern term, not necessarily with an arched structure.)
• Lầu canh (n): Watchtower, guard tower. (A synonym often used in historical contexts.)
• Chòi canh (n): Watch post, guard shack. (A simpler, often smaller structure.)

Synonyms

• Watchtower
• Observation tower
• Guard tower

Related Phrases/Idioms

• : To stand guard on the watchtower.
  • Suốt đêm, binh lính phải canh gác trên vòm canh. (Throughout the night, soldiers had to stand guard on the watchtower.)

noun

1. watch tower